Animal Cartoon Drawings

The best idea when you are doing animal cartoon drawings, is to practice as much as you can. Cartoon Elephant

This means you can:

trace to work out where to put lines
copy others to learn and improve
change the styles to create your own

I also find visualizing and converting the cartoons to basic shapes helps me while I practice.

Black and white cartoon drawings are attractive in their simplicity.

Cartoons are meant to have a minimum amount of lines. The fewer lines you use, the better.

Draw your starting lines lightly and keep going over the lines until you get the shape right.

You can leave the incorrect lines in until you decide the drawing is finished.

Tips To Draw A Cartoon

I still perceive myself as a student of drawing but I'm willing to share all I know so it's gives you a good grounding when you start.

When I'm drawing cartoon animals, I use my lack of skills to my advantage. Animal cartoon drawings don't have to be perfect! Cartoons can be what you want them to be and I think this is great for all beginners. Cartoon Bee Drawings

You can have a lot of fun with cartoon drawings of bees.

A starting point with drawing cartoons is to pinpoint the main characteristics of each subject.

So, the main features of a cartoon bee are his pointed tail and the stripes. So long as you remember to include the distinguishing pecularities of your subject, you will create a successful cartoon.

The rest of the bee is up to your imagination to exaggerate everything that you can think of.
Cartoon Drawings Of Lions

With this cartoon drawing of a lion, I decided to have a bit of fun.

Unfortunately for him, he has received a hit on the head. I've added some stars and curving lines to indicate his dizziness.

These lines are called action lines.

Experiment putting action lines on your drawings - you don't need many to get the effect that you wish to convey.
Cartoon Bug Drawing

Here are some cartoon bugs to give you some ideas.

I recognize one as being a cartoon caterpillar.

The other bug is a bit of an enigma, he's just a cartoon bug!

Start Simple

Draw some wild lines that can transform themselves into people and all sorts of things. You'll be amazed at how simple and easy it is.

The last of the animal cartoon drawings is a cheeky looking horse. Cartoon Horse

I quite like this dude.

He might look complex but, if you copy it, you will discover he is really very easy to draw. I should know, I did it and no one was more surprised than me!

These black and white cartoon drawings were quick and easy to do. I used a 2B pencil and plain photocopying paper.

When you are drawing cartoon animals, don't try to be a perfectionist, just relax and enjoy the whole process of cartooning.

Cartoons can add humor to any situation, whether it be politics or general life.

Have fun, experiment, and most of all, keep practicing!